2048 Game

A browser-based implementation of the popular 2048 puzzle game. Players combine numbered tiles on a 4×4 grid to reach the coveted 2048 tile through strategic moves and tile merging.

🎮 Live Demo

📋 Project Description

This is a web-based version of the classic 2048 game where players slide numbered tiles on a grid to combine them and create a tile with the number 2048. The game features responsive design, and intuitive controls using arrow keys or swipe gestures.

🛠 Technologies Used

• HTML5 - Structure and layout
• CSS3 - Styling and animations
• JavaScript (ES6) - Game logic and interactivity
• GitHub Pages - Deployment

🚀 Getting Started

Follow these instructions to get the project running locally on your machine.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 14 or higher)
• npm or yarn package manager

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ivsasha/2048-game.git
   cd 2048-game

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install

3. Run the project locally:

   npm start
   # or
   yarn start

The game will be available at http://localhost:3000 (or the port specified in your configuration).

✨ Key Features

• Responsive Design - Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices
• Score Tracking - Keep track of your current and best scores
• Game State Management - Win/lose detection with restart functionality
• Keyboard Controls - Use arrow keys for precise tile movement

🎯 How to Play

1. Use arrow keys (↑↓←→) to move tiles in the desired direction
2. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one
3. Try to create a tile with the number 2048 to win
4. The game ends when you can't make any more moves

📁 Project Structure

2048-game/
├── src/
│   ├── index.html
│   ├── styles/
│   ├── scripts/
│   └── images/
├── package.json
└── README.md